NERC Ups Media Engagement with High-Impact Training for Energy Reporters

"The purpose of the workshop is to enhance journalists' understanding of regulatory activities in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and promote accurate, balanced, and data-driven reporting."

In its continued effort aimed at deepening media engagement through capacity strengthening, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently held a three-day Capacity Strengthening Workshop for Electricity Reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The purpose of the workshop is to enhance journalists' understanding of regulatory activities in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and promote accurate, balanced, and data-driven reporting.

The three-day workshop, which ran from 15th-17th July, 2026, brought together electricity correspondents and media practitioners for sessions on the transition to sub-national electricity markets, stakeholder engagement, consumer protection, strategic communication, and evidence-based reporting.

Dr. Fouad Animashaun, Commissioner, Research and Data Analytics Division in his opening remarks, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the media and emphasized the importance of stakeholder management noting that it is fundamental to the success of the sub-national electricity market in Nigeria.

Participants at the workshop also received technical training from NERC's Research and Data Analytics team on interpreting industry data, statutory reports, and performance trends. Interactive sessions provided opportunities to engage directly with NERC officials on regulatory developments, market reforms, and consumer issues.

The key highlights during the session saw the participants receiving trainings on electricity market reforms, consumer protection, and stakeholder engagement.

Participants were also given technical sessions on industry data analysis and evidence-based reporting.

Equally, during the interactive discussions,  focus majored on regulatory developments, market reforms, and consumer issues.

On its part, NERC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening media engagement and promoting informed reporting on the electricity sector.

The Commission encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained to improve public understanding of the electricity sector and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media in advancing transparency and consumer education.